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QUALIFICATIONS

Following are the basic qualifications for Fire/EMS positions:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must have a Firefighter certification

Must have a current State of Oklahoma EMT or Paramedic License

Must have a current Drivers License

EDUCATION

EMT-Basic – This is a 240 hour course with graduates eligible for National Registry and State Licensure testing. This course is offered through the Quapaw Tribe Fire/EMS Training Department. The course is available annually beginning in September. The course is offered to Quapaw Tribal Members at no cost.

EMT-Paramedic- This is a 33 college credit hour course available through local Colleges/Universities with Graduates eligible for National Registry and State Licensure testing. For more information contact your local College/University for course certification requirements.

HIRING PROCESS

All applicants must meet the Quapaw Tribe Fire/EMS standards for hiring eligibility. All elements of the selection process have been documented as job-related and nondiscriminatory. Hiring requirements include successfully passing the following steps:

Written Competency

Physical Agility Test

Oral Interview Board

Background Investigation

Drug Screening

ORIENTATION

All Quapaw Tribe Fire/EMS employees participate in an extensive orientation process to acquaint them with policies, equipment and personnel. On successful completion of orientation, personnel are assigned to a station and a shift. The probationary period for new employees is six (6) months.